Dr. Alexander Antipov is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 4.0 stars out of 5. Clinical interests for Dr. Antipov include chin implants, dysport injection, and retin-A treatment. Dr. Antipov accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Shield, and Health Net, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Antipov trained at a hospital affiliated with Albert Einstein College of Medicine for his residency. He is professionally affiliated with Sutter Roseville Medical Center. New patients are welcome to contact his office for an appointment.

Dr. Ming-Fong Kung practices orthodontics (braces). Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars out of 5. Dr. Kung accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Net, and Blue Choice. He trained at a hospital affiliated with Harvard School of Dental Medicine for his residency. He has an open panel.

Dr. Alexander Rabinovich practices oral and maxillofacial surgery. He has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He honors Anthem, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Rabinovich attended SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Dr. Rabinovich (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Russian. He is affiliated with Sutter Medical Network, California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC), and Brown & Toland Physicians. Dr. Rabinovich's practice is open to new patients.

Dr. Thuy Vu's area of specialization is dentistry. She has received a 2.5 out of 5 star rating by her patients. She is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Net, and Blue Choice.

Dr. Dean Ahmad is a periodontist. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Ahmad is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Net, and Blue Choice, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. William Love specializes in general dentistry and practices in Roseville, CA. Dr. Love is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Warren McWilliams works as a pediatric dentist. He is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento. Dr. McWilliams takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Health Net, and Blue Choice. He is open to new patients.

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What is Dentistry?

A dentist provides oral (mouth) health care, ranging from routine cleanings all the way to oral surgery. Dentistry is about more than just teeth: dentists also care for a patient’s jaw, tongue, lips, and salivary glands; they even check for signs of disease in the head and neck.

A dentist has a number of jobs they perform to keep their patients healthy. They examine areas inside and around the mouth to look for unusual lumps or swelling that could indicate a problem, and they take biopsies if needed. They educate their patients not only about the daily care of their teeth and gums, but also about proper nutrition and not using tobacco. Of course, teeth are their main focus, and dentists know how to treat them right. A dentist can clean, repair, remove, replace, or reposition teeth in order to prevent and treat disease.

Some disorders of the mouth and teeth require special treatment and surgery. Although a general dentist can perform minor surgical procedures such as tooth extractions, when it comes to more specialized oral care, there are dentists who have chosen to focus their education and experience in certain areas. These subspecialties include:

Endodontics, the specialty that focuses on the pulp and nerves inside the tooth (endodontists often perform root canals)

Pediatric Dentistry, which is dental care specifically tailored towards children

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, which deals with surgery of the jaws and lower face; this can include everything from trauma after an accident to removal of wisdom teeth

Prosthodontics, the specialty of replacing missing teeth or bone within the mouth with prosthetics, or manufactured parts

Orthodontics, which involves aligning the teeth and shaping the jaw using braces

The health of the mouth can be a strong indicator of overall health. Dentists teach you how to take good care of your teeth, and they keep your mouth healthy and comfortable.